Photos from the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Emmy FYC Event

Michelle Visage, Myki Meeks, Season 18 contestants, and the creative team behind RuPaul's Drag Race gathered in Los Angeles for a special Emmy FYC event celebrating the hit competition series.

FEATURING A MODERATED DISCUSSION BY MICHELLE VISAGE

Published: June 1, 2026
Updated: June 1, 2026
12:35 pm
By: Creators Faire Editorial

Attendees stepped onto the iconic RuPaul’s Drag Race set in Los Angeles to celebrate the show’s record-breaking 18th season during a special Emmy FYC event. Guests explored activations in the Werk Room, Untucked lounge, and Main Stage while enjoying a live lip sync performance and panel discussion moderated by Michelle Visage.

The event featured Season 18 winner Myki Meeks alongside contestants Discord Addams, Kenya Pleaser, Mandy Mango, and Mia Starr, as well as executive producer Tom Campbell and members of the creative team behind the Emmy-winning series. The celebration highlighted the success of Season 18, which set viewership records on MTV and continued the legacy of one of television’s most influential competition shows.

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Emmy FYC Event Photos

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Javéntino, Bryce Eilenberg, Kenya Pleaser, Myki Meeks, Mia Starr, Discord Addams, Mandy Mango, and Bruno Alcantara attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Mia Starr, Kenya Pleaser, Myki Meeks, Discord Addams, and Mandy Mango attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Nick Murray, Jamal Sims, Raven, Gus Dominguez, Jen Chu, Michelle Visage, Tom Campbell, Jamie Martin, Natasha Marcelina and Michael Jacob Kerber attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Bruno Alcantara, Bryce Eilenberg, and Javéntino attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Raven speaks onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Mia Starr performs onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Mandy Mango, Mia Starr, Kenya Pleaser, Myki Meeks, and Discord Addams attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Mandy Mango attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Myki Meeks attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Mia Starr attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Kenya Pleaser attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Michelle Visage attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Jamal Sims attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Discord Addams attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Raven attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Jen Chu attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Michael Jacob Kerber attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Nick Murray attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Tom Campbell and Raven attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Tom Campbell attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Mia Starr and Kenya Pleaser perform onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Michelle Visage, Myki Meeks, Tom Campbell, Nick Murray, Michael Jacob Kerber, Raven, Gus Dominguez, Natasha Marcelina, Jamie Martin, Jamal Sims, and Jen Chu speak onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Myki Meeks speaks onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Michelle Visage and Myki Meeks speak onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Michelle Visage, Myki Meeks, Tom Campbell, Nick Murray, Raven, Michael Jacob Kerber, Natasha Marcelina, Gus Dominguez, Jamal Sims, Jamie Martin, and Jen Chu speak onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Jamie Martin attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Fans attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Myki Meeks and a fan attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Bryce Eilenberg (L), Discord Addams (R) and fans attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Bruno Alcantara (L), Mandy Mango (R) and fans attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Bruno Alcantara (2nd L), Mandy Mango (C) and fans attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Bruno Alcantara (L), Mandy Mango (R) and a fan attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Bryce Eilenberg (L), Discord Addams (2nd R) and fans attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Fans pose during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Bryce Eilenberg, Bruno Alcantara, Mandy Mango and fans attend "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Kenya Pleaser performs onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Kenya Pleaser and Mia Starr perform onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Michelle Visage, Myki Meeks, Nick Murray, Tom Campbell, Michael Jacob Kerber, Raven, Gus Dominguez, Jamie Martin, Natasha Marcelina, Jamal Sims, and Jen Chu speak onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Michelle Visage, Tom Campbell, Myki Meeks, Raven, Nick Murray, Natasha Marcelina, Michael Jacob Kerber, Gus Dominguez, Jamal Sims, Jen Chu, and Jamie Martin speak onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Gus Dominguez attends "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Tom Campbell speaks onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: (L-R) Michelle Visage and Tom Campbell speak onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Nick Murray (2nd L) speaks onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Nick Murray speaks onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Michael Jacob Kerber speaks onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Gus Dominguez speaks onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Nick Murray (3rd L) speaks onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Jamal Sims speaks onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Natasha Marcelina speaks onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Jen Chu speaks onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

PACOIMA, CALIFORNIA - MAY 31: Michelle Visage speaks onstage during "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 FYC Event on May 31, 2026 in Pacoima, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for MTV)

Talent:

Myki Meeks (S18 winner)

Discord Addams (S18 contestant)

Kenya Pleaser (S18 contestant)

Mandy Mango (S18 contestant)

Mia Starr (S18 contestant)

Michelle Visage (Drag Race resident judge)

+ creatives from Drag Race including:

Tom Campbell (Executive Producer)

Nick Murray (Director)

Michael Jacob Kerber (Director of Photography)

Gus Dominguez (Lighting Designer)

Jen Chu (Production Designer)

Jamal Sims (Choreographer)

Natasha Marcelina (Head Makeup Artist)

David “Raven” Petruschin (Head Makeup Artist)

Jamie Martin (ACE, Lead Editor)

Season 18 of Drag Race featured 14 queens vying for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar,” including Athena Dion (Miami, FL), Briar Blush (Boston, MA), Ciara Myst (Indianapolis, IN), Darlene Mitchell (Los Angeles, CA), DD Fuego (New York, NY), Discord Addams (St. Petersburg, FL), Jane Don’t (Seattle, WA), Juicy Love Dion (Miami, FL), Kenya Pleaser (Sumter, SC), Mandy Mango (Philadelphia, PA), Mia Starr (West Palm Beach, FL), Myki Meeks (Orlando, FL), Nini Coco (Denver, CO), and Vita VonTesse Starr (Montgomery, AL). Celebrity guest judges who appeared on season 18 included Cardi B, Teyana Taylor, Zara Larsson, Benny Blanco, Dove Cameron, Brooke Shields, Iman, Atsuko Okatsuka, Law Roach, Jamal Sims, Amy Taylor, Annaleigh Ashford, Danielle Pinnock, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Sherman and Leland.

The Drag Race season 18 premiere episode on Jan. 2, 2026 set a viewership record on MTV, delivering double-digit growth over las